There are few things more satisfying on a hot summer day than a good cold. beer. But if you’re trying feel and look youngernot the best drink to drink.
“Beer doesn’t provide your body with essential nutrients, and actually dehydrates you say roxana ehsaniMS, RD, CSSD, LDNregistered dietitian nutritionist and national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
She explains that although it is a liquid, it draws water from your body and makes you more dehydrated when you drink it.
“When water is drawn from your body, it can also age you, as it removes moisture that might be keeping your skin moist and instead causes it to dry out,” she says.
In addition to affecting your skin, it can also affect your general health and cognitive health.
alcohol too weaken your immune system and other internal organs are affected, such as the heart, and regular alcohol drinkers may see a increased blood pressure and triglyceride valuessays Ehsani. “Moderate alcohol consumption can harm brain health and memory and cause cognitive impairment.
Finally, alcohol also has a negative impact on sleep.
“It can make you fall asleep quickly, but reduces your high-quality REM sleepEhsani says. “And a lack of high-quality sleep also doesn’t help you feel or look your best.”
And the only type of beer that may be aging you faster is one that is mixed with additional sources of sugar, such as a beer mixed with lemonade as it is in a shandy, making it a sugar-filled alcoholic beverage.
“It’s high in calories, high in sugar, and contains alcohol,” says Ehsani. “High-sugar drinks are also not nutritionally dense and should be limited. But when you mix beer with that, it results in a very unhealthy drink.”
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It also adds that high-sugar beverages can also worsen dehydration.
“too much sugar in the blood can cause increased urination and leave you dehydrated,” says Ehsani.
Instead, she suggests that you order a low calorie beer.
“Although some people may not be a fan of light beer, light beer will also have the fewest calories, carbs and sugars,” says Ehsani.
Finally, Ehsani adds that you should drink beer in moderation.
“Just because you choose a light beer doesn’t mean you should drink multiple beers,” says Ehsni. the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 recommend one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men to stay within the RDA.
“If you decide to have more than one beer, be sure to drink a tall glass of water between drinks to stay as hydrated as possible,” says Ehsani.
